Costs & Guides

Do you want to know how much it costs to install a Corian worktop?
We’ll look at the overall cost of installing a Corian countertop, whether you plan to do it yourself or pay a professional to do it.
We’ll also break out labour and supply prices, as well as any additional costs you might incur for additional jobs.

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Corian Worktop?

The many types of Corian countertops, how long they take to install, and the benefits they provide in general are also discussed today. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at the whole cost of installing a Corian worktop.

The average cost of having a Corian tabletop professionally installed is between £1,150 and £2,600. This implies a worktop area of between two and four square metres.

In this situation, the cost would be made up of a labour fee and the cost of goods, with other costs possible.

Expect to pay around £1,150 to £1,400 for a 2m2 Corian surface, rising to around £1,650 to £2,000 for a 3m2 countertop, and around £2,150 to £2,600 for a 4m2 example.

The entire cost of the job will be determined by a variety of parameters, including the Corian worktop’s size, shape, thickness, and colour, as well as the quality and possibly the brand.

Furthermore, the cost of installation will be determined by the position of the Corian worktop, the quality of the current worktop, the location of the property, and the number of craftsmen. The accessibility of the work space may also be a cost consideration.

Corian Worktop Prices

Size	Labour	Supplies	Total Cost
2m²	£150 to £200	£1,000 to £1,200	£1,150 to £1,400
3m²	£150 to £200	£1,500 to £1,800	£1,650 to £2,000
4m²	£150 to £200	£2,000 to £2,400	£2,150 to £2,600

What are the Supply Costs of a Corian Countertop?

In-store, a Corian countertop typically costs between £400 and £600 per square metre.

This works out to approximately £35 to £50 per square foot. Because most countertops are several metres squared, material expenses alone for a Corian worktop can range from £1,500 to £1,800. (this would apply if the worktop was three square metres).

If you hire a professional to do the project for you, this supply price will be added to the cost of labour and any additional charges for a total installation cost. If you want to do it yourself, this sum will most likely be your only outlay.

What are the Additional Costs of Installing a Corian Worktop?

There are other additional costs to consider when having a countertop placed. Of course, there are certain additional costs that you may incur in some way (but more on that shortly).

Cooker Installation

Whether you plan to have a worktop placed around a cooker or just want a new cooker installed, the cost of this job may vary substantially depending on the kind utilised.

New Kitchen

Are you planning to create a whole new kitchen? The cost will vary depending on two important factors: the size of the item and the quality of the item, which might range from basic to ordinary to premium. Let’s have a look at the costs.

Cost Affecting Factors/Other Added Expenses

Now for the additional costs that may be incurred in some way. These could include a minimum fee, mileage charges (if you live in a remote section of the countryside or hire a contractor from another city), the condition of the old worktop, and installation requirements.

The thickness, colour, size, or shape of the worktop, as well as the installation time, may result in additional costs.

Tradesmen Costs for a Corian Worktop Installation

So, how about the labour cost? …

As previously said, the cost of a tradesman installing a Corian worktop ranges from £150 to £200, which is comparable to a daily labour rate. This work will most likely take between four and ten hours to complete (or about half a day to a full day work).

As a result, you might end up spending around £100 or less in labour charges, but in most circumstances, it will be close to the cost of a full day of work.

Because labourers charge varying rates across the UK, the cost of labour can vary based on where you live.

In the southeast of England (especially in London, which is one of the most expensive locations of the country for labour fees), tradesmen expenses are generally more than the national average, although they are lower in northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

How Long Does It Take to Install a Corian Worktop?

The length of the project will be determined by the size of the kitchen/installation area as well as the size, kind, and quality of the worktop.

Expect a small kitchen to take 4-5 hours, a medium kitchen 6-7 hours, and a big kitchen to take 8-10 hours with one tradesperson on the task.

These are estimates since the size of the kitchen may or may not be proportional to the size of the Corian worktop installation.

The length of time will be determined by elements such as ease of access, the state of the work space and any existing worktops (if any), and the quantity of tradesmen engaged.

If there are two labourers on the project, for example, the work time will be cut in half. However, it would be unusual for more than one tradesperson to take on this project.

Benefits of a Corian Countertop

There are numerous noteworthy advantages to Corian countertops that should be considered.

Durable and Long-lasting

Corian worktops with solid surface counters are, first and foremost, more durable than alternative surface materials like wood, soapstone, or paper-based composites.

Easy to Clean

A Corian worktop is easy to clean because of its smooth surface. Spills can be cleaned up quickly and easily without a lot of effort.

In the long run, this will help to maintain the surface’s quality by using fewer materials and applying less pressure to a Corian surface than would be the case with another form of worktop.

Many Corian Worktop Colours

Corian worktops come in a wide selection of colours, which is more than that of many other materials.

This is beneficial since you have a wider selection of colours to choose from, allowing you to find one that suits your tastes and complements the rest of the kitchen, particularly the colours that surround the worktop. This is great news for folks who value having a certain interior design.

How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Corian Worktop?

You might only want to have an old Corian worktop removed (or a new Corian worktop removed at a later date), whether to replace it with a new one or to gift it to someone else. To save room, you might simply remove the worktop and the area it is set on.

Depending on how long the task takes and the size of the worktop being removed, removing a Corian worktop might cost anywhere from £100 to £300. (in relation to the cost of waste removal, such as if you were to hire a skip).

FAQs

Q: What is the best way to clean a Corian worktop?
A: An ammonia-based home cleaner (or a dedicated countertop cleaner if you want) and warm soapy water should sufficient in most circumstances. Cleaning should be done in a circular motion. Window cleaners, on the other hand, should be avoided.

Q: What is the composition of a Corian worktop?
A: It’s made up of two parts natural minerals and one part acrylic polymer, with the primary ingredient being Alumina Trihydrate from Bauxite Ore.

Q: What is the average Corian worktop thickness?
A: The thickness of Corian worktops is typically around 38mm, but this varies depending on the model.

Q: Is cutting food directly on a worktop surface okay?
A: While it is normally possible, using a chopping board is recommended. Scratching could still happen in this case.

Q: Will the joints in Corian countertops be visible?
A: This isn’t usually the case, however if you have a light-toned worktop, you might notice a very thin joint.